Sr. External Communications Director

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Sr. External Communications Director supports Corporate Public Relations efforts to drive visibility for key business initiatives. Reporting to the Corporate Vice President of External Communications, this individual thrives in a fast-paced environment. They'll use strong project management and writing skills to support an integrated corporate external communications program, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with strategic business objectives through collaboration with internal communications and content teams.

In this pivotal role, you will actively champion the 'New Equifax' narrative, translating our advancements in EFX.AI, cloud-native technology, and differentiated data into compelling stories that resonate with top-tier media. You will serve as a key steward of our corporate reputation, helping to articulate how we are powering the world with knowledge to drive global financial inclusion.

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, or from our state-of-the‑art global Headquarters located in Midtown Atlanta, GA (This is NOT a fully remote role).

This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.

• Proactively and reactively engage with targeted media outlets to support strategic storytelling efforts
• Manage global corporate communications editorial calendar
• Develop concise written communications in the form of press releases, Newsroom stories, bylinearticles, and other media-facing materials
• Uncover and secure speaking engagements (both in-person and pre‑recorded/virtual) and awards opportunities
• Develop and maintain targeted media lists
• Monitor media coverage and track relevant mentions and trends
• Develop quantitative and qualitative reporting on key external communications metrics
• Effectively collaborate across the Corporate Marketing and Communications team

• 10+ years of communications experience, including internal and external communications experience at a technology company, financial services firm, or a PR agency focused on financial services and/or B2B technology clients
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Outstanding media relations capabilities
• Experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment within a heavily matrixed organization
• Proven ability to communicate deeply technical content and to make that content accessible to non-technical audiences
• Strong writing skills, knowledge of AP Style, and a deadline-driven approach to content creation and experience writing for a variety of audiences

• Experience with and strong knowledge of Google Workspace and Wrike
• Experience with M&A communications would be a plus, but not required.
• Global, publicly-traded company experience

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

USA-Atlanta Corporate

Function - Marketing

Full time